Tablets Take Over: Wireless Firms' Subscriber Tonic

Tablet computer sales growth has stalled in the U.S. But tablet users are still driving "postpaid" subscriber additions at wireless phone companies. If wireless firms continue to make tablets more affordable through aggressive promotions, they may be able to sustain a newfound source of subscriber growth. Market research firm IDC says worldwide tablet computer shipments rose just 4% ...

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